A Patient Who Is Scheduled for a Lumpectomy and Axillary

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for a lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection tells the nurse,"I would rather not know much about the surgery." Which response by the nurse is best?

• A)"Tell me what you think is important to know about the surgery."
• B)"It is essential that you know enough to provide informed consent."
• C)"Many patients do better after surgery if they have more information."
• D)"You can wait until after surgery for teaching about pain management."

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule that rewards a response at random time intervals, without a predictable pattern.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering reward or punishment.

Quizzes

Short assessments used to measure knowledge, skills, or abilities in a specific area or subject.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used in operant conditioning to modify behavior.